Christmas cactus

Cacti and Succulents

Surface sow, keep moist until germination then uncover. Take young stem cuttings in spring, each with 2 or 3 sections, keep barely moist until rooted. Stem cuttings may also be cbleft-grafted onto suitable rootstock. Keep in good indirect light, protect from full sun; well-drained fertile medium. Zone 10

May decrease waterings and grow in cool spot in fall if Christmas flowering is desired, and resume watering late fall or early winter.